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Syllabus CJ 477 – Special Topics in Criminal Justice

Syllabus CJ 477 – Special Topics in Criminal Justice. Summer 1 June 2 : July 1 / 2004 10-12 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Credit = 3. Professor : Dr. Mamdooh abdelhameed Office hours : Monday & Wednesday 9 – 10 Am (or by appointment) Office : C 104

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Syllabus CJ 477 – Special Topics in Criminal Justice

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  1. Syllabus CJ 477 – Special Topics in Criminal Justice Summer 1 June 2 : July 1 / 2004 10-12 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Credit = 3 Professor : Dr. Mamdooh abdelhameed Office hours: Monday & Wednesday 9 – 10 Am (or by appointment) Office : C 104 Phone Office: 936 294 1654 Cell Phone : 936 662 1725 E-mail: drmamdooh@hotmail.com printing 2004

  2. Required Texts: *** Handouts will be provided throughout the semester to supplement course texts. *** Brown, Nathan J., "The Rule of Law in the Arab World" "Courts in Egypt & the Gulf", Cambridge, New York, 1997. Course Description The study of Criminal Justice in societies other than the United States including but not limited to Middle East region. Emphasis are on the uncommon roots of Criminal Justice in this region and the effectiveness of such system in responding to criminal behavior. printing 2004

  3. Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course, the students should be familiar with the basic structure and operation of several major types of criminal justice systems in the world. Furthermore, the ultimate goal of this course will be to develop cross-cultural sensitivity to differences in criminal justice and to develop the capacity of answering fundamental questions. With the knowledge and understanding of the global variety and transformation of criminal justice systems, students should be able to conduct critical thinking concerning the issues of criminal justice reform, international cooperation, and criminal justice in a multi-cultural society. printing 2004

  4. Course Requirements Midterm and Final Examination tests will be given that include information presented in readings, films, discussions in class, and any information conveyed by guest speakers. It is your responsibility to keep up with the assigned readings. The majority of the exams will be from the reading assignments. Weekly assignments – A weekly brief, not to exceed two pages (double –spaced) will be submitted each week on assigned topics. Short quizzes based upon the week’s reading will occur frequently during the course. Important Notice: Students are required to read their assignment before coming to class and to be prepared to discuss the basic concepts and present their views. printing 2004

  5. Course Requirements Major paper – a fifteen to twenty pages, A4-style, double-spaced research will be completed by each student on a subject of international concern involving the criminal justice systems of an assigned country. The paper should provide an in-depth analysis of the issues involved from a legal, systemic, and political perspective. Students must have a minimum of five references. Information taken from the Internet may be used, however understand that there is no review of fact for information presented on most websites. References should include a variety of sources. Each student will give a 15 to 20 minute presentation on major paper findings. printing 2004

  6. Course Grade System Midterm and Final Exams = 50% total Major Paper = 25% Class Participation, quizzes, and Attendance = 25% Academic Dishonesty Section 5.3 of the SHSU student Guidelines stipulates, ”Students are to maintain complete honesty and academic integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom”. Academic dishonesty includes cheating on tests and on required papers. Students are urged to become familiar with the student Guidelines. Anyone found to be involved in instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt with in the manner described in the Guidelines. Plagiarism involves the use of another person’s writing or materials without attributing the source (citation). The use of lengthy exact quotes in papers is not acceptable in assignments. printing 2004

  7. Course Grade System Disabled Student Policy Students with a disability, which affects their academic performance, are expected to arrange for a conference with the instructor in order that appropriate strategies can be considered to ensure that participation and achievement opportunities are not impaired. The physically impaired may contact the Director of the Counseling Center as chair of the Committee for Continuing Assistance for Disabled Students by telephone (294-1720). Order of Topics and Reading Assignments Be aware that guest speakers may lecture on certain topics and the syllabus will serve largely as a guide for class participation. Reading and writing assignments, however, should be completed prior to the date of the class assignment. printing 2004

  8. First Week : 7 – 11 June Monday : June 7 (Arab World Geography) Tuesday : June 8 (Arab World Political System) Wednesday : June 9 (Arab World Social System) Thursday : June 10 (Arab World Religious System) Friday : June 11 (Revision) printing 2004

  9. Second Week : 14 – 18 June Monday : June 14 (Arab World Criminal Justice System) Tuesday : June 15 (Arab World Criminal Law) Wednesday : June 16 (The Crime) Thursday : June 17 (The Crime – physical factor) Friday : June 18 (Revision)) printing 2004

  10. Third Week : 21 – 25 June Monday : June 21 (The Crime – Moral Factor) Tuesday : June 22 (Penal – Precautions) Wednesday : June 23 (Judicial System) Thursday : June 24 (Police System) Friday : June 25 (Revision) printing 2004

  11. Fourth Week : 28 June – 1 July Monday : June 28 (Prisons System) Tuesday : June 29 (Prisons System) Wednesday : June 30 (Revision) Thursday : July 1 (Final Exam.) printing 2004

  12. Syllabus  College of Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University  CJ 361 – Comparative Criminal Justice Systems Summer 2 July 6 - August 4 / 2004 Monday & Wednesday 6 – 9 PM 6.00 – 7.15 PM, 7.15 – 7.45 PM, 7.45 – 8.30 PM, 8.30 – 9.00 PM Credit = 3 University Center printing 2004

  13. Professor:Dr. Mamdooh Abdelhameed Office hours: Monday & Wednesday 10 – 11 AM (or by appointment) Office : C 104 Phone Office: 936 294 1654 Cell Phone :936 662 1725 E-mail: drmamdooh@hotmail.com printing 2004

  14. I. Required Texts: *** Handouts will be provided throughout the semester to supplement course texts. Reichel Philip L.(2002) Comparative Criminal Justice Systems : A Topical Approach ( 3 ed edition ) New Jersey , Prentice Hall. II. Course Description The study of Criminal Justice in societies other than the United States including but not limited to Middle East region. Emphases are on the uncommon roots of Criminal Justice in this region and the effectiveness of such system in responding to criminal behavior. printing 2004

  15. III. Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course, the students should be familiar with the basic structure and operation of several major types of criminal justice systems in the world. Furthermore, the ultimate goal of this course will be to develop cross-cultural sensitivity to differences in criminal justice and to develop the capacity of answering fundamental questions. With the knowledge and understanding of the global variety and transformation of criminal justice systems, students should be able to conduct critical thinking concerning the issues of criminal justice reform, international cooperation, and criminal justice in a multi-cultural society. printing 2004

  16. IV. Course Requirements A. Midterm and Final Examination tests will be given that include information presented in readings, films, discussions in class, and any information conveyed by guest speakers. It is your responsibility to keep up with the assigned readings. The majority of the exams will be from the reading assignments. B. Weekly assignments – A weekly brief, not to exceed two pages (double –spaced) will be submitted each week on assigned topics. Short quizzes based upon the week’s reading will occur frequently during the course. Important Notice: Students are required to read their assignment before coming to class and to be prepared to discuss the basic concepts and present their views. printing 2004

  17. IV. Course Requirements C. Major paper – a fifteen to twenty pages, A4-style, double-spaced research will be completed by each student on a subject of international concern involving the criminal justice systems of an assigned country. The paper should provide an in-depth analysis of the issues involved from a legal, systemic, and political perspective Students must have a minimum of five references. Information taken from the Internet may be used, however understand that there is no review of fact for information presented on most websites. References should include a variety of sources. Each student will give a 15 to 20 minute presentation on major paper findings printing 2004

  18. V. Course Grade System Midterm and Final Exams = 50% total Major Paper = 25% Class Participation, quizzes, and Attendance = 25% Academic Dishonesty Section 5.3 of the SHSU student Guidelines stipulates, ”Students are to maintain complete honesty and academic integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom”. Academic dishonesty includes cheating on tests and on required papers. Students are urged to become familiar with the student Guidelines. Anyone found to be involved in instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt with in the manner described in the Guidelines. Plagiarism involves the use of another person’s writing or materials without attributing the source (citation). The use of lengthy exact quotes in papers is not acceptable in assignments. printing 2004

  19. Disabled Student Policy Students with a disability, which affects their academic performance, are expected to arrange for a conference with the instructor in order that appropriate strategies can be considered to ensure that participation and achievement opportunities are not impaired. The physically impaired may contact the Director of the Counseling Center as chair of the Committee for Continuing Assistance for Disabled Students by telephone (294-1720). Order of Topics and Reading Assignments Be aware that guest speakers may lecture on certain topics and the syllabus will serve largely as a guide for class participation. Reading and writing assignments, however, should be completed prior to the date of the class assignment. printing 2004

  20. First Week : 3 – 9 July Wednesday July 7 Introduction (Geography, Political, Social, Regional) Second Week : 10 – 16 July Monday July 12 Legal Systems 1 (Criminal Laws, Resources, Crimes) Wednesday July 14 Legal Systems 2 (Penal Law) printing 2004

  21. Third Week : 17 – 23 July Monday July 19 Judicial Systems (Criminal Case, Partner, Judicial Authority, Courts) Wednesday July 21 Prison Systems – Mid-term Exams. Fourth Week : 24 – 30 July Monday July 26 Policing Systems, Administrative Systems, Hearing Systems Wednesday July 28 Policing Systems, Education, Training Systems, Women Police printing 2004

  22. Fifth Week : 31July – 6 August Monday August 2 Final Examination printing 2004

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